New heart simulator to improve treatment of cardiac diseases
From Politecnico di Milano 19/09/23 A mathematical and computational model of the human heart entirely developed at Politecnico di Milano and designed for studying coronary artery disease. This is the focus of research published in the prestigious journal Nature Scientific Reports, entitled ‘A comprehensive mathematical model for cardiac perfusion’. The project was born from collaboration […]
Revolutionising brain monitoring and stimulation with thin-film neural electrodes
From Tokyo Institute of Technology 18/09/23 Flexible thin-film electrodes placed directly on brain tissue show promise for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, as demonstrated recently by scientists at Tokyo Tech. Thanks to an innovative yet straightforward design, these durable electrodes accurately match the mechanical properties of brain tissue, leading to better performance during electrocorticography […]
Sweet heat: Storing thermal energy in sweeteners
From Tokyo Institute of Technology 19/09/23 As we seek more efficient utilization of waste thermal energy, use of “phase change materials (PCMs)” is a good option. PCMs have a large latent heat capacity and the ability to store-and-release heat as they change from one state of matter to another. Among many PCMs, sugar alcohols (SAs), […]
Engineered compound shows promise in preventing bone loss in space
From University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences 19/09/23 A new study published in a Nature Partner Journal, npj Microgravity, finds an engineered compound given to mice aboard the International Space Station (ISS) largely prevented the bone loss associated with time spent in space. The study, led by a transdisciplinary team of professors at […]
Innovators uncover origin of ‘conscious awareness’ in baby behaviour
From Florida Atlantic University 19/09/23 Living things act with purpose. But where does purpose come from? How do humans make sense of their relation to the world and realize their ability to effect change? These fundamental questions of agency – acting with purpose – have perplexed some of the greatest minds in history including Sir […]
Implantable insulin mini-factory with living cells promises injection-free control of diabetes
From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 19/09/23 One promising approach to treating Type 1 diabetes is implanting pancreatic islet cells that can produce insulin when needed, which can free patients from giving themselves frequent insulin injections. However, one major obstacle to this approach is that once the cells are implanted, they eventually run out of oxygen […]
Magnetic whirls pave the way for energy-efficient computing
From Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz 18/09/23 In today’s world, our lives are unimaginable without computers. Up until now, these devices process information using primarily electrons as charge carriers, with the components themselves heating up significantly in the process. Active cooling is thus necessary, which comes with high energy costs. Spintronics aims to solve this problem: […]
Hydroelectric power plants in Brazil threaten turtles that depend on rapids
From Estado de São Paulo 18/09/23 A research project supported by FAPESP shows that the construction of new hydroelectric power plants in Brazil’s South region could have an impact on more than 30% of the habitat of Phrynops williamsi, the Williams’ side-necked turtle. The species occurs only in areas of Atlantic Rainforest and Pampa (the […]
Novel solid electrolyte boosts hydrogen fuel cell efficiency
From Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST) 18/09/23 A team of researchers, affiliated with UNIST has made a groundbreaking advancement in improving the efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells, which are gaining significant attention as eco-friendly next-generation energy sources. Led by Professor Myoung Soo Lah in the Department of Chemistry at UNIST, the team successfully […]
Brainwaves reveal early signs of depression, could lead to preventative treatment
From University of Tsukuba 18/09/23 Depression is a common but serious mental disorder that requires early diagnosis and treatment; however, it is currently difficult to do so. Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that easily measures electrical activity, and the equipment is relatively inexpensive, such that it may be used to promote the early detection and […]